A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up vs LEPAS L4: the short answer
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and L4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up starts ZAR 100,900 cheaperBolero MaXX Pik-Up from ZAR 199,000 · L4 from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Maximum Power
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up60 kW @ 3200 rpm
L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up2523 cc
L41499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up17.2 km/l
L414.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up200 mm
L4160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
1.7T HD
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
L4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
L4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First South African Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range, launched on 11 August 2026 as a model line distinct from the earlier Bolero Maxitruck
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Length
5345 mm
4406 mm
Width
1800 mm
1820 mm
Height
1895 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
458 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
1844 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
498 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
5.275 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
975 mm
Front Legroom
1010 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
890 mm
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
m2Di
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
8
16
Valves per Cylinder
2
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
18.6:1
9.5:1
Bore
88.9 mm
77.0 mm
Stroke
101.6 mm
80.5 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 3200 rpm
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 rpm
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
80 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2 sec
Quarter Mile
22.9 sec
17.6 sec
Drive Modes
No
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.7 kW/tonne
80.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 Nm/tonne
167.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
4.13:1
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Dual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
51 l
Emission Standard
BS VI
Euro 6B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Airbags
0
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes - front seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Faux leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Faux leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
6-way power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Faux leather
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Climate Control
Manual
Climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Manual
Climate control
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Infotainment System
Not Available
13.2-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
8-inch segment display
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
13.2-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
13.2-inch
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Approach Angle
Not Available
20.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
400 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
18.5 deg
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
17-inch
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electronic
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
159 g/km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Service Plan
Optional
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
419900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Starting Price
259000
419900
Starting Price Zar
259000
419900
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
L4
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and L4 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 38 vs L4 47.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs L4 56.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs L4 92.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs L4 59.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up not separately scored vs L4 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads by 3 points
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up and L4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads. However, L4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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